Teething

Well, I think you're teething, Liam. You've been kind of fussy the last few days. "Fussy" for you is like normal behavior for other babies. You're normally a very happy baby, so when you're fussy at all, I know there must be something wrong. You're chewing on everything, including your fingers and my nipples while breastfeeding. (I'm not looking forward to your teeth coming in!) I really can't imagine what your smile will look like with teeth in it!

We bought your high chair this weekend. You look like such a big boy sitting in it. I think we'll start rice cereal this weekend, on your sixth "monthday." Should be interesting...

You're changing so much right now. I just looked at some pictures from earlier in the month, and you look completely different now. It's amazing. Your hair is mostly falling out, and the new growth is very blond. Your face has thinned out, making you look much older.

I love you, Liam.

Dear Liam...

I've started this blog so I will have a place to save all the things I so want you to know. I love you so much. I never could have dreamed how much I would love being your Mommy. I love watching you grow. It blows my mind that you will be six months old next week. You're sitting up now, and you so badly want to crawl- you're getting close! These last six months have been the best of my life. You've been such an easy baby. I feel so lucky. I hear other new mothers say that things were so tough when their babies were little... but I truly never felt that way. I have enjoyed every moment with you, and I know that Daddy has too. Now that you're sleeping through the night most of the time, I actually miss when you used to wake up to nurse during the night. I can't believe that I miss being woke up numerous times every night! I loved those quiet, calm moments together, just you and me in the rocking chair. You're the sweetest, happiest boy. I love you.

Love,
Mommy